News from the Faculty of Education and Psychology

The roadmap for Finnish research infrastructures for 2025–2028.

Rector Jari Ojala has appointed Piia Astikainen as Professor of Cognitive Neuroscience from 1.12.2024.

A recently published meta-analysis by researchers at the University of Jyväskylä reveals an advantage in sports-related information processing compared to non-athletes.

If a student has a poor command of the school’s language of instruction, alternative ways to demonstrate competency must be provided to them, writes Jonna Pulkkinen from the Finnish Institute for Educational Research of the University of Jyväskylä.

There are many ongoing studies of the principles of human communication at the University of Jyväskylä neuroscience laboratories.

A study at the University of Jyväskylä showed that the heart rate variability of a dog and its owner adapt to each other during interaction.

On the last Sunday in October, we will set our clocks back an hour, which may temporarily disrupt the sleep patterns of some people. Research at the University of Jyväskylä shows that sleep deprivation impairs learning.

FORTHEM Startup Day 24.10.

The Europe-wide event is a great opportunity to get a comprehensive view of the work being done at the university.

On Friday, 27 September 2024, the European-wide Researchers’ Night will once again come to JYU.

Doctoral researcher Édua Holmström’s study offers new insights into the mechanisms that therapists can use to nurture a more profound and lasting motivation in their clients.

A study at the Department of Education, University of Jyväskylä, Finland, investigated the contribution of young children beginning in early childhood education and care (ECEC) during their first days in the new environment.